View full sizePortland Police seized weapons and ammunition during a search of a North Portland man's home.Portland Police

Portland Police arrested a 53-year-old North Portland man last Thursday on alleged weapons violations after seizing firearms, ammunition and a small amount of methamphetamine during a search of his home, police said.

Mark Evans Brandt was booked into the Multnomah County jail on accusations of unlawful use of a weapon, carrying a concealed weapon, pointing a firearm at another, menacing, second-degree disorderly conduct, discharging a firearm in the city, reckless endangerment and possession of methamphetamine.

The search of his home in the 2600 block of North Winchell Street was prompted by numerous complaints by neighbors, according to Portland Police spokesman Pete Simpson.

Neighbors told police that on several occasions, Brandt brandished firearms, unlawfully fired them in the neighborhood and had menaced several neighbors by pointing a rifle at them. Neighbors also made complaints about alleged drug violations and reported that he was acting increasingly erratic, police said.

Police seized three rifles, a handgun, numerous rounds of ammunition, and a small amount of methamphetamine and related drug paraphernalia in the Thursday morning search. Mental health workers also accompanied police and assisted Brandt, police said.

Police advise residents who want to get involved with their neighborhood to contact the city's Office of Neighborhood Involvement. They also issued a reminder for those experiencing mental health issues that Cascadia Behavioral Healthcare has an urgent walk-in clinic, open from 7:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., 7 days a week. Payment is not necessary. They can also call Cascadia or call 503-963-2575. Lines for Life is available 24 hours a day at 503-972-3456